Walmart $50 Weekly Food Budget Challenge: Family of 4 Extreme Grocery Haul With Menu & Recipes

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Enjoy watching all my Extreme Grocery Hauls! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHK8e3-vjrmmotU

[@muttonchop271]

Have you tried substituting unsweetened greek yoghurt instead of sour cream .. you'd be surprised and how similar they taste plus can use the yoghurt on breakfast too with some jam to sweeten if needed. And you only need to buy yoghurt once then it's easy to make at home ... Perfect budget pleaser.

[@amandafarr5736]

I would have switched it up a couple days with the pancake mix and used it for dinner to make savory pancakes by adding in some corn, chopped poblano peppers, and cheese and served with some refried pinto beans topped with a little melted cheese. 😋

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

Please watch her commercials! That’s how you tubers earn their money! She’s amazing! Does wonderful savings videos!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

XOXO

[@michellesunshinestar]

One KZbinr took a letter board and wrote on it: "Don't skip the ads" or something. And she keeps it in the background when she is filming. I think it's hilarious.

[@anthonychihuahua]

I imagine it's mere pennies, but everything helps! I am watching the second of 2, three+ minute ads while commenting 😊 I love your frugal ways, QH! Heh, anyone remember "Extreme Cheapskates" show?

[@debsmola5556]

We know

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

@@anthonychihuahua Is that the show where the one guy in England served his quests BBQ'd squirrel from the road outside his house? Because that was insane hahaha.

[@arthrodea]

I really loved the concept of this video!! Its very frugal, but also realistic (its not like feed the family on $10 for the week and the meals are not appetizing because of the restriction). I also appreciate that you are shopping at a national chain with items that are widely available for all of us in the US, not at a special discount store or using special coupons or deals that are not accessible to the rest of us.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for the note, Arthrodea. I appreciate your feedback!

[@samanthatheminimalist]

I love that you mentioned how nutritious potatoes are! Seems like everyone these days just writes them off as “carbs” but they’re so good for you!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Samantha, thank you! I never understand why anyone does that!

[@LifeinYellowknife]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I also love when you mention the nutritional value in things! Your channel is gold!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks LIY! What a sweet thing to say.

[@jtrose6995]

Wash well and eat the skin on!

[@ana8621]

Potatoes are really good for weightloss as well (if it isn't fried)

[@juliabarbosa2852]

You should start a personal shopper/meal planner service in your area. People who don't know how to grocery shop or what to do with the food they get would get such a bargain, even including your shopper fee.

[@CopMorty]

As a struggling young adult, these budget videos are priceless to me. Thank you so much for providing :) And I agree with some other posters that your voice as a pleasant ASMR vibe to it.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I am happy they give you some use, Morty! And thanks for the compliment too.

[@wilmasantos3255]

I love how creative you are with your recipes. $50 for 4 people, and you still had food left over is amazing! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for posting such great content. I love your channel!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks so much, Wilma! So nice to see a familiar face in the comments!

[@gloriapeel6887]

Great ideas. Corn chowder is always good. My family loves it. Also pea soup with ham.

[@crterwil]

love this. . thank you so much . .I needed this . . I have been overspending lately and this is such a great tool and inspiration to reign it in!!

[@MindYourMoney]

I'm floored!! I was SO excited because I spent $94 for my family of 5 for this week. It's so amazing that you purchased so much for just $50. New subscriber!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh no -- $94 for 5 people is very good! Sounds like you are doing great. Thank you so much for subscribing too :D

[@Hyliea]

Ever since the pandemic me and my husband have also only been spending 50 a week for the both of us. Been cutting back on processed food and making things from scratch

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hyliea -- that is a great budget for 2 people. It sounds like you are making wise decisions!

[@jtrose6995]

Hyliea us too...i keep trying to find a good biscuit recipe...they taste like hockey pucks...ive tried 3 different ones!

[@OrlaQuirk]

@@jtrose6995 if you can find it in your store, (which means if you live in the southern part of the United States,) get a bag of white flour that is milled from "soft white wheat". At least, that's what I hear. Here in Michigan, my sister makes very good biscuits with all purpose flour. In theory, you aren't supposed to stir the dough around too much. You'll read sometimes a recipe will tell you not to "work" the dough too much. If you use butter, rub it into the dry ingredients. I believe there are KZbin videos about making biscuits to show you how to do this. This is NOT working the dough too much, because you haven't added any liquid to the flour yet. My sister even uses half whole wheat flour and half white flower, and oil instead of butter, with good results. I know there are some oil biscuit recipes online. Good luck. I have learned a lot about baking from KZbin videos.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Yes loved the $50! I love when you do different amounts to see the variety!

[@kimcapri9178]

I've tried several of your recipes. The chick pea cakes were amazing. You looked so pretty in this video and I am glad to see you are doing well. Not only is the content of your videos worth watching, but the sound of your voice and your cadence is very ASMR like I've mentioned maybe in one of my original comments. Thank you for being such a lovely person and for taking care of your family! Much love and support from Ga!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Kim, you are a darling! I look forward to reading comments such as yours. They really make my day :D God bless!

[@scideas9737]

I wish folks would incorporate more vegetables in their challenges - so missing from the American diet! Thanks for the share. Wendy

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, we need a lot of veggies in the diet!

[@sharonhall2277]

You could do it if you buy two weeks at a time.

[@dovrose5155]

They're not cheap

[@andreseriliano1761]

Just a great content to watch. I always think of her whenever I go the grocery store and remind myself to stay true to my budget plan. ❤️🤗😀

[@Hopeful-w7h]

$50 for 4 for a week is pretty awesome! For me, I don’t consider the lime and pepper luxury items-they add lots of flavor and nutrition. I do keep a large stock of canned green chilies in my pantry though. For me, luxury items would be heavy cream for my coffee, protein bars, bakery items, jerkey... I think we should all grab that pancake mix, it’s such a good deal!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Justme, I should take a note from you and keep those green chilies in stock. Yes, I think what you mentioned is definitely luxury foods. I remember last time I bought jerky it was about $10. Some of that stuff is expensive!

[@jennilang721]

I'm wondering if they made the pancake cheap, to get rid of their supply w the current logo. That's a great price!!!

[@bunnobear]

I so wish we could get canned green chillies in Australia

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

Justme I live in NM, Hatch Green Chile is a must in our freezer or pantry! After roasting the Chile my favorite thing is to heat up a tortilla and put a freshly, roasted green chile in the tortilla.

[@brendahoffman7798]

Your recipes are so different from what I usually see on budget meals videos. They sound and look so tasty and seeing the portion sizes made me realize I'm eating way too much. I really enjoyed this video.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Brenda! I'm glad these videos make a difference for you :)

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Thank you so much! Just love your channel. We have 8 hungry eaters (and homeschool), so always appreciate new ideas. We now use corn tortillas a lot more because of you, and I have plenty of rice and beans, and never feel guilty using potatoes. We already loved cabbage and cauliflower, but trying to use the cheaper veggies with eggs and flour... This is a great video of pancake mix, not our regular choice. I'm going to add it this week! We're rural, so use Walmart online to help with shopping and time. Thanks for awesome ideas#

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

MCO, that is so wonderful that you have a large beautiful family. All of the staples you mentioned are great! I wish cabbage went further when it was cooked because I love the taste! XOXO

[@maggieb257]

As a Pole i can agree,the cabbage and potatoes dishes are the real deal (: love your videos,Thank you for sharing!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Małgorzata!

[@patches1771]

Add black eye peas & smoked sausages to that.. It's so good

[@sharondiaz137]

Your husband must be very happy with how you save so much money by being very careful and prudent when you shop for groceries You have a very nice speaking voice very calm. And God bless

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sharon, thank you for these compliments. I am not always so prudent, but he appreciates when I am! XOXO

[@barbarabartelme5809]

You mentioned that the cabbage tasted really good with the Mexican foods and I wanted to add a comment about that. Many years ago, when fish tacos became popular in California, they were made with cabbage instead of lettuce, since they had hot fish and the lettuce apparently wilted and was not good. Since then, at home, we have used cabbage a lot with tacos. A popular family favorite resulting from a garden over growth is Veggie Tacos with shredded carrots and beets with ranch dressing topped with cabbage. They are yum.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Your veggie tacos sound both healthy and delicious!

[@rebaseymour1810]

Wow, so well done! I saw the small produce amount and thought it’s going to be so light on meals. But, all the meals had something and the variety was good. I’m impressed!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Reba :D

[@dmeyerification]

Great job! The food looked delicious. You are doing such a good thing in making these videos, especially in such a time when a lot of people are struggling financially.♥️♥️

[@sherrysawyer6819]

Great recipes; the potato and cabbage dish looks delicious to me! So thankful for you and your sweet, calm presence! Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you! ❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sherry, I am glad you find my presence calming. XOXO

[@sherrysawyer6819]

You have a very special gift! 🙏🏼❤️

[@blizzardbaby]

I enjoy your videos a lot. They give me motivation to be more frugal and creative with recipes. Also, you look great!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MB_07]

I like your meal plan for the week. Always nice to get a few new ideas. You make the meal look appetizing on the plate.

[@foodandhomeprep8425]

I was so excited for you! Great job keeping it under 50.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Amy! The challenges excite me too :)

[@berrypatch5583]

Love binge watching your hauls. We are a family if ten and these are a great resource on stretching our food budget. Thank you.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Brenda. A family of 10 sounds like a blessing!

[@berrypatch5583]

@@TheQuaintHousewife It really is, thank you🤗.

[@pjl2963]

Oh, I love these challenges...they were the original reason I was drawn to your channel! Thank you for making us aware of that great deal on chicken legs! Great for stocking up, for sure! I need to pay more attention when I go to Walmart, lol! That was a stroke of genius, buying a large box of pancake mix. And did you notice on the back of the box, there were probably recipes for other items, like muffins? So versatile! Seems like it deserves a spot on your pantry shelf permanently! Have you ever tried adding some cinnamon to vanilla yogurt? It takes it to the next level! Great over apples! I still have a fantastic [simple] recipe for baked rice and beans, which would have made use of everything you bought this week, if you'd be interested? I didn't grow up eating rice and beans, so I was so surprised at how rich and savory this particular recipe is! Please keep these challenges coming! They are so needed, especially for these times in which we're living. Stay safe and healthy, and be blessed

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Pamela, I did not see recipes on the back of the pancake box. I am not sure if it can be used like Bisquick or not. That would be interesting to find out. I haven't added cinnamon to vanilla yogurt before other than over the pancakes, but I can see that would be really good. Thank you for watching my videos and I hope you are well!

[@jessicacoyle519]

Pam, I'd love your recipe if you wouldn't mind sharing! We utilize a lot of rice and beans, so I'm always looking for new ways to make them. 🙂

[@sunset6010]

IDEA for cabbage & potatoes ... Stuffed cabbage with spicy mashed potatoes. I made it before & it was incredible ! ALSO, loaded potatoes (using your haul today)

[@tamrakds]

I love watching your videos. I enjoy how you talk about what vitamins are in the foods you buy. I’m addicted to your $10 grocery weeks. I was hoping you could do a $1.50-$2.00 a day grocery challenge. I can’t help but think some people that might not have $10 for food. I know it would be a pain because it would be a daily food purchase, but think it would help lots of people.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Tamra, thank you for the suggestion. It is true there are those that do not have $10 for food. Distance to the store and back each day, filming logistics, and currently virus issues where I'm trying to limit exposure to others in public sort of prohibit this from happening for me.

[@tamrakds]

Maybe make your purchases all at one time but in different transactions. You could use any money left over for the next day/ transaction. Then edit your video of what you ate, the foods you introduced each day,and what you made. You are so health conscious with what the body needs. I think having to push the budget to the extreme would help a lot of people. I totally understand where you’re coming from with location. I myself live away from town and covid19 has definitely made a difference in how many trips to town I make. I tend to just stay home. Anyhow, thanks for putting your videos up. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to make them.💕❤️

[@countrylife_farmgirl4292]

I really enjoyed this. Ordered this for this week and looking forward to the recipes. Love all your menu plans

[@laurenb7170]

I so enjoyed this video! You really made $50 go a long way. Potatoes are my favorite 😋! So delicious! Your apple pancakes looked absolutely amazing! They are making me crave the fall! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Lauren! OMG -- you just reminded me about how much I love Autumn foods. Want pumpkin pie now! LOL

[@laurenb7170]

Me too!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

@Lauren B, I have made you one of my chat moderators, in case you ever pop into one of my live chats. This enables you to delete inappropriate chat content at will. As always, thank you for being here!

[@laurenb7170]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@rhondav6621]

You made some creative meals. Interesting videos. Can't wait for your next recipe ideas. So nice to see you again. I hope you are doing well. Take care and be safe.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You too, Rhonda!

[@candykane2videos]

A weekly meal plan with Whole Foods instead of junk! Marvelous ! Thank you and I think you did great.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@christmasmonster723]

I really need to shop like this. I am mostly on ramen this week after spending too much on moon pies and cheesesteak sandwiches -- impulse buys when I was hungry. Dang.

[@mary7256]

Boy, how much you spending on moon pies?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Now I am craving a moon pie too. Thanks for your comment, Christmas Monster!

[@anthonychihuahua]

I love them mini moon pies they sell at dollar tree 🌕🥧😋

[@christmasmonster723]

@@mary7256 I spent $16 on moon pies.

[@mary7256]

@@christmasmonster723 OMG, you can do so much with $16. Even if you just buy rice and some ham and beans. Please don't live on moon pies and cheese steaks and starve the rest of the week.

[@littlesquirrel5007]

Your white chicken chili looks really good I would have probably wanted to make it thicker so I would have used a little bit of that flour and your butter to make a roux kind of thicken it up you certainly do a lot with the ingredients that you have. I always enjoy these videos

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, while I used sour cream, the roux option is a great way to thicken it too! XOXO

[@RebelMom62]

I loved it, can't wait for the Recipes. Thank you so much for your videos. I very much enjoy them and your calming tone of voice makes them so enjoyable.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are so welcome!

[@tshet3472]

Oh you just made my day I love your videos but only have internet once in awhile so when I can find wifi your my first you tube and almost only one everyone always comments on your calming voice i always want to say i know isn't she so wonderful and it helps so much when you show what to do with the food you buy have a wonderful day and thank you for all your hard work doing your videos

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

T Shet, thanks! I wish you had permanent internet. It is very convenient for a number of reasons and I don't like knowing some people go without! Best wishes!

[@katrinbivens3723]

I would like more videos like this please! So helpful,now that I have to cook on a budget 💋

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

Love these types of vids! I get some great ideas!!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you like them, David!

[@carolynek1875]

You're a great cook to you ever think of like with the potatoes you buy or the chicken you buy to make like cream of potato soup or cream of chicken soup I mean you seem to be able to do anything love it

[@KA_65120_]

I loved this video!🤩 I recently found your channel and I’ve been inspired to be more intentional with my food budget. Thank you.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Katherine, welcome to my channel. I am happy to hear you gain some use from my content. I am a fan of cats, so I love your profile icon!

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Canned corn is usually 50 cents at my WM and is more ounces than frozen😉

[@fuzzybeargville]

I loved this menu again your food looks so good. As always I hope you are staying safe. We dodged a bullet in Florida with the Hurricane. can't wait for your next video.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh no, FuzzyBear. Be safe in FL!

[@vannieloumarshall3437]

We are southern, and my family would be combing the neighborhood begging for food! I think I could meet the $50 mark, but it would be to use that chicken & make dumplings, serve with pickled beet garnish...Then have pork on sale with one half sweet potato and maybe cabbage,

[@vannieloumarshall3437]

Continue...Pot of pinto beans with cornbread & relish tray, four apples with .99 cent cake mix to make a dump cake, etc.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Good ideas, VannieLou!

[@Mariamaria-tr2xk]

Wonderful! Thank You for all the ideas!

[@Aquietlyfrugallife]

Great video! I've been thinking about doing a $50 video myself and then yours popped up! Great minds! Adding in that extra $10 a week can really be helpful for sure.

[@melaniegoldstein6952]

I am jealous. I wish my Walmart was that clean and orderly.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Melanie, it could be because I am there earlier in the day? Maybe yours could be the same before the hoardes arrive!

[@roxanne533]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I was actually wondering the same thing. How early did you go?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Roxanne, it might have been 7:30 or so.

[@roxanne533]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you. I'm going to try that. Seems much more peaceful.

[@beethechange257]

Your take on colcannon looks amazing! That's going on my menu for sure!

[@nicolew101]

Really good food for the money. Those pancakes with the yogurt and apples YUM! To save money we should stick to the basic foods which you did a good job.

[@judykiesow3922]

This was different from what others have done and I love Pinto beans so that was great. I hadn't thought of cooking potatoes and cabbage together and I'm going to try that as I love both. I think that you did a great job!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Judy, I am glad you enjoyed my ideas and video. I appreciate your viewership as well!

[@beckyschauer7650]

Runzas are my favorite way to use cabbage. They’re so filling but so cheap!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

NomNom :D

[@Anne-ly1fv]

I have been shopping like this for a while. I do like that you bought the value chicken in the bag. I think I will buy them next time I go to Walmart. This was an excellent video, and I'm now a new subscriber. :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Anne, how sweet of you. Thank you for joining me :D You sound like a smart shopper as well.

[@RicherPickle]

Aldi's has whole natural, fresh chickens w/o anti-biotics every day for 95 cents per pound and their box of stuffing for .69 instead of 'Stove-Top for $2,29.

[@vh806]

I always get good ideas from your videos 😊 I was able to find wheat flour at Target and at Sprouts! First time I found them there since early March! Best wishes ☺️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

VH, that is excellent news. Best wishes to you too!

[@maryraybon2305]

Well I wrote down the amounts of the items you bought and I came up with $49.73 I figured a little different on the fresh stuff that you weighed. So .17 different wasn't too bad. LOL I thought you did a great job on what you bought and what you prepared, the meals looked great! I love your voice it is so soothing to hear you talk :) Thanks so much for sharing, take care and you and your family stay safe. Looking forward to the next challenge. :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Mary, that is very close. Thanks for watching and please stay safe as well!

[@ladycaska2104]

I've been creating whole food meals for the past few weeks. I don't even crave those sweet treats anymore. However, some of my bananas were overripe, so I did make banana bread.

[@theboftlady5022]

@16:59 I would swap the chicken for egg, and poured it over the rest of the mixture. I might also drip a few drops of hot sauce on it, for some bite.🙂❤

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Love the hot sauce idea, Charlotte 😊

[@miniskiipperi]

I love your creativity, those meals look tasty! Greetings from Finland! Ps. I'm about to bake the amazing super puffy herb and cheese buns again 🤤

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Miniskiipperi, greetings to you from the USA :) I am happy to hear you like the herb cheese buns. I had a classmate from Finland when I was in college. Her name was Terhi. She said Finns were shy. I thought that was sweet.

[@edgarmoone4033]

Right now going through a little rough economically phase because of life so I came across your videos. I love them. Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are welcome Edgar and I hope things improve for you in early 2022!

[@justforfun1093]

You got some AMAZING DEALS!!!! I am definitely of the sentiment that produce should not be a luxury!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Ivy!

[@justforfun1093]

The Quaint Housewife thank you! My full name is Ivette but ivy is my nickname 😊. You always do an awesome job on these challenges

[@suredeydo]

I grew up in Chicago with Polish parents, and potatoes and cabbage are a staple lol. These dishes you make seem pretty savory and nutritious! I need to learn to make my own tortillas too. You inspire me.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Kalinka, ahh yes I love the kitchen smell in a Polish household. I am flattered to be an inspiration. Thanks :D

[@johnwilliams7102]

Thank you for your wonderful ideas.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are so welcome!

[@mjking9019]

I would have made a chicken fricot. It's basically Acadian chicken stew. My mom is Acadian, so I grew up on it. It's just usually chicken, onion, potato and sometimes a carrot and seasoned with salt, pepper and an herb here in Atlantic Canada known as summer savory. It's the savory that gives it the flavor. Then we usually add dumplings at the end. Simple ingredients but so delicious.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

MJ, thank you for telling me about this. When you first said Acadian, I thought you meant from Louisiana USA or New England USA. I like your recipe and it sounds like a great summer dish!

[@mjking9019]

@@TheQuaintHousewife in 1755 the Acadians up here were deported by the king of England. Many wound up in Louisiana. We have very distant relatives who still live there. It's so good and my late grandmother always made me some when I had a stomach bug.

[@maryrancourt2467]

Ahhhhhh...so that's why my chicken stew failed. Will look out for summer savory next gardening season.

[@uzeela]

I really like the idea of mixing cabbage with rice and beans and cabbage baked with potato.... Love your videos... maybe do some cooking.. P.S. You probably went early not too many people which is nice..

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Zsuzsi, yes, I like to do the early shop. Thanks!

[@nicolecorallo2768]

Can you write down the recipes in the video or in the description box please? I'd really appreciate it💗 they looks so yummy... I wanna try them all!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi there Nicole! Unfortunately I lost the paper I wrote the recipes down on, so I don't have any proportions available. When I find it I will fill it in.

[@nicolelovesjesusgod7673]

You are awesome I love being frugal

[@thegreenbellpepper6536]

Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you like them!

[@sunset6010]

BRILLIANT, CREATIVE ! Maybe a future cooking demo ?

[@karenmiernicki9981]

I find your video so inpiring. Thanks so much!!! I love potatoes, I didn't realize how healthy they are. You have a Martha Stewart-like calmness, which is helpful for people who are struggling to organize full and healthy bellies. Congrat's!!! Best regards from freezer cold Canada! :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Karen! Love my northern peeps!

[@tinydancer891]

I love chili and I always forget about white chicken chili! Definitely going to try your recipe!

[@chrisl418]

Hi, terrific video. I have a daughter who must have gluten-free. I use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking mix for all baking that I do so that she can enjoy homemade banana bread, etc. Thank you for doing budget friendly recipes. I get ideas and adapt them to my current ingredients for no spend weeks. You are a natural.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Chris, so happy you can adapt and also still eat budget-friendly when possible. God bless!

[@tinydancer891]

Ok definitely need to try your potato and egg thing too! I am part Irish and smell of potatoes and cabbage is one of my favorite smells. May just add this to my usual St. Patrick's Day dinner 😍

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Ana. The dish was very tasty. The only thing I would note here is that for some reason the sulfur smell from the eggs gets trapped in the potato dish. It's a chemical reaction of the ingredients. It's perfectly delicious though. XOXO

[@SpringFlowers537]

I wish I would’ve had your videos when I was in college or after graduating!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Amber, I was bad with budgeting when I was in college. So I could have used some financial prowess myself! I still sometimes just buy "whatever" at the store.

[@michellemybelle22]

The best deals are near the floor!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, gotta look down!

[@Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama]

Great ideas! I would have done a simple frittata with the tomato and cabbage and peppers. How old are your kids? I have younger kids, not terribly picky but they have much simpler tastes.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Brianna, my family consists of all adults.

[@markruiz5688]

Awesome job! Love this

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks!

[@Saras_place]

Nice haul ...good deals too

[@laurenirenedelossantosorti3984]

Love it, thank you for sharing.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for watching!

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

I spent $400 on groceries yesterday and I have no idea what I bought! I go in the store without a list and frantically throw items in the cart like that game show SuperMarket Sweep.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

LNFFNL, I would have loved to have shopped with you. I enjoy the times when I can just go in and buy whatever I want. It's soothing and makes me feel like I've got abundance. BTW, I watched that game show in the 80s when I was a kid. Is it back on TV?

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I do not know if it is on; I do not watch television. I was referring to the 80s version haha! I bought a lot of impulse items and quick meals for the kids. Then I got home and thought, "yikes! I did not buy any food!"

[@elizabethwheatman8526]

The Quaint Housewife Supermarket Sweeps re-runs are on Netflix now :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh that is good to know @Elizabeth Wheatman. Perfect viewing for a housewife mostly shut in! Thanks!

[@caziontherise]

Go through the produce and meat dept first. Get your dry goods and dairy. Dont get frozen food but like 4 items. Its processed.

[@WilletteB]

I've missed you lately. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I missed you too. Thanks!

[@randomweirdo25]

I could eat otmeal,eggs, and chicken everyday but my husband likes variety. This is the perfect amount for a week.

[@williamacev2603]

Nice ideas in this video! I am going to try vanilla yogurt and honey crisp apples with pancakes this morning! I purchased an air fryer last week and am also going to cook bacon using it to go with the pancakes. Love your videos!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

William, tell me how you like the pancakes! It's really good when you dice the apples and throw them in the batter. Enjoy the bacon too :D

[@williamacev2603]

The Quaint Housewife I know it will be great but the biggest judge will be my toddler lol! Another great topping on pancakes is applesauce!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I could see that too!

[@williamacev2603]

The Quaint Housewife well I had breakfast before my family and using vanilla Greek yogurt on the pancakes topped with cinnamon was delicious, plus the air fried bacon was a perfect addition along with the apples. My baby and wife are asleep but they get to wake up to a yummy breakfast!

[@williamacev2603]

Verdicts in, toddler loved it! I gave her one plain and one topped with vanilla Greek yogurt and cinnamon and though she ate both she gobbled up the one with yogurt first so thanks for this new idea in our kitchen as toddlers are picky eaters.

[@greenlady43]

Toss a potato or two in the white chili

[@eugeniasyro7315]

Great looking food!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks!

[@karaporterfield7513]

I love all of your videos 😍♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@nicolelovesjesusgod7673]

I would have stalked up on the chicken at that price . lol. But I know it was about 50 for the week not food storage

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Nicole, I agree. That is a stock up price!

[@paulrward]

I hope you saved all the chicken bones to make stock - that is a big money saver when it comes time to improving the nutrition and flavor of all of your dishes. For example, the White Chicken Chili can be improved by adding stock when cooking the beans. In the future, you might want to price whole chickens, ( usually about $ .90 a pound, and then break them up yourself. If you get four chickens, you get eight boneless breasts, eight wings, eight thighs, eight drumstick, and eight tenders, plus the bones and wingtips for stock, and if they have the heart, gizzard, and tails, they go in the stockpot too. Avoid bags of drumsticks, they have the lowest meat to bone ratio of any part of the chicken, making it a VERY expensive way to buy chicken. As for the chicken stock - you can make a large pot of chicken vegetable soup for dinner, with corn bread muffins or home made bread, sliced thick and covered with butter and dried salad herbs. Another money saver is sometimes WalMart has three pound packages of Bacon Ends and Pieces - usually for about $7.00 to $ 8;.00 . You can pull out the nicer strips to fry with your eggs ( that was a KILLER buy - 60 eggs for four dollars! ), and the rest of the pieces can be chopped up and fried slowly to use as garnish on salads or on your potato bake dish. The cost sounds high, but if you carefully reserve the bacon fat, and keep it in your refrigerator, you can use it instead of cooking oil or shortening on most recipes. When you saute your onions and garlic in bacon fat, it adds an additional layer of flavor to the dish. One other item I thought of: With all those eggs, and that chicken, you could have had a supper of Chicken-Pinto Bean - Cabbage Omelets, with shredded chedder cheese on top. With a little hot sauce, they would be like huevos rancheros. You might also want to look into bulk packages of Powdered Milk, it can be less expensive then fresh, keeps well on the shelf, and, while not so tasty as fresh milk when drunk as a beverage, it works very well for cooking and baking. You can also add a bit of butter to it, and a teaspoon of Vinegar, and turn it into Sour Cream, excellent for cooking and baking. Keep Saving ! As my grandfather used to say, " Mind your Pennies, and your Dollars will Mind Themselves..."

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Great ideas, especially the bacon. Thanks for commenting :)

[@MrsEWhite87]

Great video! Can't wait for the next!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Emilie!

[@angeliverson2943]

What does your family think about weeks when you do these challenges? Are they like “oh no, not again!”? 😄

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Haha, since the food has been appealing to them thus far they've been okay with it. If I hear any grumbling in the future I'll tell them too bad I've got a KZbin channel to run!

[@barbarabartelme5809]

Great job and I really like the meal ideas for a family. I am a single widow, so it was a lot more food than I needed for the week, but all adaptable. I remember from one of your other videos that you said you really enjoy the shopping, as well as the meal prep. I like watching as you make you choices and find your meals really a step above a lot regarding nutrition. With this $50 amount, you may be able to do a dessert. My mom made rice or bread pudding for us. Do you and your family like oats? Because they are really cheap and have a good nutrient profile, too. I have read these overnight oat recipes, and they sound pretty good. What do you think of them? What I try for breakfast are a special menu on Sunday, two days of eggs, two days of oat cereal, and two days of yogurt power bows. Did not mean to ramble. Have a good week.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Barbara, you are not rambling at all. I do like oats as well as rice dishes. Thank you for the comment about nutrition. I do try. I think your rotating breakfast is smart in terms of nutrition and variety as well. God bless!

[@pajamamama5965]

I think it was smart to increase the challenge to $50. More realistic due to food price increases as well as helping contribute to flavoring ingredients like the cheese, apples, and yogurt to make the meals more nutritious and satifying. I love these videos!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks PJ Mama. I was going for that!

[@RicherPickle]

"Weis" Store brand Macaroni & Cheese 7.25 oz box costs only .29 (everyday) when U buy 6 or more boxes. 69 cents when U buy 5 or less boxes. I add a few extra ounces of shredded cheddar (&/or Monterey Jack) to the packet included + 1/2 stick of butter and a 1/4 cup of milk (+ sour cream & chile powder). While the pasta is boiling brown & drain 1/2 lb. ground beef. Add a few tbsp. salsa. The meal for 2 people cost less than $1.00 each. It's cheap, delicious and has a long shelf life for prepping. First time here - Love your channel - Subbed!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Now that sounds tasty! Thanks for subbing too!

[@michellesunshinestar]

I always get more than one sour cream too. Either for my veg. chili recipe or my veg. burrito recipe.

[@Helpyself]

Thank you so MUCH!🤗

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it!

[@fredhereau6235]

Assume great job I'm going to try it ,thank you!!

[@cindys4722]

Hi ..I love your shopping challenges..I dont know why I guess it makes me happy to see other ppl trying to save a buck!..wanted to tell you that my local Dollar Tree here in TN sells 2lb bags of brown rice , also a pound bag of the jasmine...this seems like awesome deals to me...you may want to check your stores...on average I think you are very fortunate our walmarts here dont have prices as low as yours..looking forward to the next challenge!😉

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

That is a great price on brown rice! And better than anything I can find. I think we are usually lucky on prices here as you said. Glad you are enjoying my content, Cindy :)

[@phylibar]

You get such perfectly round tortillas! Mine always come out wonky. Those 60 count eggs cause me trouble. The Walmart in our old town has them for less than $3 all the time, but the Walmart in the smaller town we moved to, prices them between $12-17! They are a major staple for us, I usually buy 3 boxes a month. I never imagined I’d be driving to the city for eggs, but at that savings, I don’t have a choice. All of the meals looked good. I would make eggs with potatoes. It’s a family favorite:

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh Phylicia, most of my tortillas are not so round! I try to only put the best examples on camera for the purposes of presentation. That is an amazing variation in price for those 60-count eggs! I would not have believed it if you didn't say it. XOXO

[@wendychappell7091]

As always another amazing video!❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

@Wendy Chappell I hope you are doing as well as you can be today. I have made you one of my chat moderators, in case you ever pop into one of my live chats. This enables you to delete inappropriate chat content at will. Thank you for being here and I'm thinking of you! XOXO

[@wendychappell7091]

The Quaint Housewife Oh thank you that’s such an honor! I’m doing okay taking it a day at a time 🙂 thank you for thanking of me I appreciate it so very much. Your channel is my favorite & I look forward to each and every video!❤️